Directions apply to desktop, Android, and iPhone users.

Here’s how it works:

Facebook’s mobile website doesn’t support this.

If you’re on a phone or tablet, see the next set of directions below.

Viewing unseen friend requests on FB

SelectFriendsfrom the left vertical pane.

SelectCancel Requestif you don’t want the request to go to the recipient.

How to See Sent Friend Requests in the Facebook App

TapMenu(three lines.)

Facebook in a browser with Friends highlighted

It’s on the bottom right of the iPhone app and the upper right of the Android app.

Select thethree dotsin the corner and then chooseView sent requestsin the pop-up.

SelectCancelto terminate the request.

Facebook in a web browser with Friend Requests highlighted

They’ll have to send you a friend request to connect.

Facebook doesn’t currently have an option to bulk-cancel friend requests.

You’ll need to do them one at a time.

Facebook in a browser with View Sent Requests highlighted

Cancel Request highlighted in Facebook on desktop browser

Friend requests in the Facebook app for Android

Facebook mobile app with More, View Sent Requests, and Cancel highlighted